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Yukiji Asaoka(1935-2018)

  • Actress
  • Soundtrack
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Yukiji Asaoka in Zatoichi Challenged (1967)
The life and misadventures of a family in contemporary Japan.
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My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
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Yukiji Asaoka was born on 23 July 1935 in Tokyo, Japan. She was an actress, known for The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013), Chi Kemuri Gasa (1962) and Zatoichi Challenged (1967). She was married to Masahiko Tsugawa. She died on 27 April 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
BornJuly 23, 1935
DiedApril 27, 2018(82)
BornJuly 23, 1935
DiedApril 27, 2018(82)
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Known for

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
8.0
  • Kita no kata(voice: friendship appearance)
  • 2013
Chi Kemuri Gasa
  • Ocho
  • 1962
Zatoichi Challenged (1967)
Zatoichi Challenged
7.4
  • Tomoe
  • 1967
Story of a Bad Temper: Impudent Fellow (1964)
Story of a Bad Temper: Impudent Fellow
  • Actress
  • 1964

Credits

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Actress

  • Zenijo
    TV Movie
    • Owner
    • 2014
  • The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
    The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
    8.0
    • Kita no kata (voice: friendship appearance)
    • 2013
  • Jirochô sangokushi (2008)
    Jirochô sangokushi
    4.8
    • Tazaemon's wife
    • 2008
  • Onsen maruhi daisakusen! 3 (2006)
    Onsen maruhi daisakusen! 3
    TV Movie
    • Seiko Shindô
    • 2006
  • Kaze no Haruka (2005)
    Kaze no Haruka
    TV Series
    • Chii Kanzaki
    • 2005–2006
  • Fire Spark
    TV Movie
    • 2005
  • Koto (2005)
    Koto
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • 2005
  • Onsen maruhi daisakusen 2 (2005)
    Onsen maruhi daisakusen 2
    TV Movie
    • Seiko Shindô
    • 2005
  • Izu Kanazawa Saigayaki satsujin jiken
    TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Masamichi no tsumatachi: Ribenji (2000)
    Masamichi no tsumatachi: Ribenji
    Video
    • 2000
  • My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
    My Neighbors the Yamadas
    7.1
    • Matsuko (voice)
    • 1999
  • Kura (1995)
    Kura
    6.6
    • Masae Tanimura
    • 1995
  • Eenyobo (1993)
    Eenyobo
    TV Series
    • Chizuruyo Usami
    • 1993
  • Momotarô Zamurai
    TV Movie
    • 1992
  • Meiko Kaji and Hiroki Matsukata in Magistrate Toyama: Conspiracy of A Beautiful Woman (1990)
    Magistrate Toyama: Conspiracy of A Beautiful Woman
    • 1990

Soundtrack

  • My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
    My Neighbors the Yamadas
    7.1
    • performer: "Damatte Oreni Tsuitekoi"
    • 1999
  • Hikaru Kurosaki, Kumiko Takeda, and Junya Takaki in Kabamaru the Ninja (1983)
    Kabamaru the Ninja
    8.0
    • Soundtrack ("Hab' ich nur deine Liebe")
    • 1983
  • Arashi o yobu otoko (1966)
    Arashi o yobu otoko
    5.4
    • performer: "Furimuite mo kurenai"
    • 1966

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Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 2¼″ (1.58 m)
  • Born
    • July 23, 1935
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Died
    • April 27, 2018
    • Tokyo, Japan(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouses
      Masahiko Tsugawa1973 - April 27, 2018 (her death, 1 child)
  • Parents
      Shinsui Itô

Did you know

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    Her father is famous Japanese painter Shinsui Itô.

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